Parks, Trails & Facilities

Enjoy Burnsville Parks

Burnsville is home to 76 parks spanning more than 1,750 acres -- making nearly every resident within short walking distance of a park.

Approximately one-third of the parkland is developed for active uses. The other two-thirds are preserved as natural areas, some accessed by trails. 

Burnsville is also home to part of two major regional facilities. The Black Dog unit of the Minnesota Valley National Wildlife refuge (1,300 acres) is located in northeast Burnsville. The southwest corner of Burnsville is home to part of Murphy Hanrehan Park Reserve (2,400 acres) that spans between Dakota and Scott Counties. 

City park with large trees, picnic table, and large playground.
Cover of pocket parks map booklet featuring grandparents and children smiling on a picnic blanket

Need a map?

Stop by City Hall at 100 Civic Center Parkway to pick up a map of all of Burnsville's Parks. In addition to identifying all 76 City parks and their amenities, it highlights schools, walking and hiking trails, and major roadways.

Bring It In, Take It Out
Take It In Take It Out park sign

The City of Burnsville is continuously looking for new and innovative ways to partner with the community to save money, operate effectively and support sustainability efforts.

Our parks team continues those efforts with the Bing It In - Take It Out program. Some parks have had trash cans removed and visitors have been asked to take their trash with them when they leave. 

Your partnership in this program means cleaner parks for everyone. Thank you for supporting Burnsville Parks. 

Thank you to the Burnsville Savage Lions

playground with inclusive ramps, swings and playsurface
The Burnsville Savage Lions Club has had a great impact on the Burnsville parks system. They have played a key role many parks projects including:

  • Inclusive Playground at Red Oak Park
  • Skate Park in Civic Center Park
  • Splash pad at Cliff Fen Park
  • and more!

Thank you for your continued support of Burnsville parks!